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(Nope; Samurott's sword is called the Ashigatana (A portmanteau of 海驢, Ashika (Sea Lion) and 刀, Katana (Sword). I guess we can add it to the article as an extra. Revert if you think that's better.)
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[[File:Ash Oshawott.png|thumb|right|300px|[[Ash's Oshawott]] holding his scalchop.]]
[[File:Ash Oshawott.png|thumb|right|300px|[[Ash's Oshawott]] holding his scalchop.]]
'''Scalchops''' (Japanese: '''ホタチ''' ''Hotachi'') are a type of shell weapon used by {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Dewott}}. Oshawott has one on its chest, while Dewott has one on each hip. These are detachable, and are often thrown. They are used in the execution of the move {{m|Razor Shell}}.
'''Scalchops''' (Japanese: '''ホタチ''' ''Hotachi'') and '''Ashigatanas''' (Japanese: '''アシガタナ''') are a type of shell weapon by {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Dewott}}, and {{p|Samurott}}. Oshawott has one on its chest, Dewott has one on each hip, and Samurott's are tucked inside the scabbards on its forelegs. These are detachable, and are often thrown. They are used in the execution of the move {{m|Razor Shell}}.


==In the games==
==In the games==
The scalchop can clearly be seen on the sprites of {{p|Oshawott}} and {{p|Dewott}}. It is also seen in the animation for {{m|Razor Shell}} slicing into the opponent.  
The scalchop can clearly be seen on the sprites of {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Dewott}}, and the ashigatana can seen on the sprites of {{p|Samurott}}. It is also seen in the animation for {{m|Razor Shell}} slicing into the opponent.  


In [[Pokédex 3D]] each of Oshawott and Dewott's animations shows them removing their scalchops.
In [[Pokédex 3D]] each of Oshawott, Dewott, and Samurott's animations shows them removing their scalchops and ashigatana.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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Scalchops are shown to be vital to Oshawott, and its evolutionary family's survival, as it provides defensive and offensive benefits. According to [[Professor Oak's Live Caster]], an Oshawott uses its scalchop to break open [[Berry|berries]], and only lets those it truly trusts touch it. {{an|Cilan}} also mentions that a scalchop is actually a part of an Oshawott's body by some extension in ''[[BW028|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]''.  
Scalchops are shown to be vital to Oshawott, and its evolutionary family's survival, as it provides defensive and offensive benefits. According to [[Professor Oak's Live Caster]], an Oshawott uses its scalchop to break open [[Berry|berries]], and only lets those it truly trusts touch it. {{an|Cilan}} also mentions that a scalchop is actually a part of an Oshawott's body by some extension in ''[[BW028|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]''.  


[[Ash's Oshawott]] frequently relies on his scalchop to defend him against moves that would typically have an advantage over him such as {{m|Bullet Seed}}, or {{m|Shock Wave}}. It often will fall off of his stomach onto the floor and give the opponent a temporary advantage until he is able to retrieve it. In ''Oshawott's Lost Scalchop'', it actually goes completely missing and Oshawott learns to battle without the use of his scalchop.
[[Ash's Oshawott]] frequently relies on his scalchop to defend him against moves that would typically have an advantage over him such as {{m|Bullet Seed}}, or {{m|Shock Wave}}. It often will fall off of his stomach onto the floor and give the opponent a temporary advantage until he is able to retrieve it. In ''[[BW028|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', it actually goes completely missing and Oshawott learns to battle without the use of his scalchop.


A Dewott is first seen using its scalchops in ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]'' to execute Razor Shell while battling [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Later in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' [[Burgundy]]'s Dewott uses its scalchops against [[Cilan's Dwebble]].
A Dewott is first seen using its scalchops in ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]'' to execute Razor Shell while battling [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Later in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' [[Burgundy]]'s Dewott uses its scalchops against [[Cilan's Dwebble]].
In both ''[[M14|Victini and the Black Hero: Zekrom]]'' and ''[[M14|Victini and the White Hero: Reshiram]]'', [[Rīku]]'s Samurott uses its ashigatana against [[Ash's Tepig]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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==Name origin==
==Name origin==
Scalchop seems to be derived from "scallop" and "chop". Its Japanese name, ''Hotachi'', is a portmanteau of 帆立 ''hotate'', meaning scallop, and 太刀 ''tachi'', meaning long sword.
Scalchop seems to be derived from "scallop" and "chop". Its Japanese name, ''Hotachi'', is a portmanteau of 帆立 ''hotate'', meaning scallop, and 太刀 ''tachi'', meaning long sword. Ashigatana seems to be derived from 海驢 ''ashika'', meaning sea lion, and 刀 ''katana'', meaning sword.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Dewott Razor Shell.png|A Dewott using its scalchops in the anime
File:Dewott Razor Shell.png|A Dewott using its scalchops in the anime
File:Unova starters evolution artwork.png|Artwork featuring Samurott holding its ashigatana
File:Oshawott Razor Shell.png|Oshawott using its scalchop in the anime
File:Oshawott Razor Shell.png|Oshawott using its scalchop in the anime
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